Bradley: More post-election reflections

As we become more adjusted to seeing and hearing commercials not promoting a particular political party's agenda or attacking a candidate, more consequences from the recent election are becoming Read More

Unit 5 wraps up evacuation drills

Every school in Unit 5 has now done an evacuation drill following the shooting at Normal Community High School in September. Read More

Durbin: Fiscal cliff can be avoided, bipartisanship needed

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said he thinks the nation can avoid the fiscal cliff, but it will take all members of Congress working together. Read More

Laugh Comedy Club seeks restaurant change, challenge of council approval

The Laugh Comedy Club appears to be moving away from a proposed entertainment mall in downtown Bloomington. Read More

Dist. 87 'pretty satisfied' with teacher evaluation implementation

District 87 officials said Wednesday the new teacher evaluation system is fully implemented and there have been very few complaints. Read More

Unit 5 bracing for fiscal cliff, pension discussions

Unit 5 is into the second quarter of its fiscal year after a steady first period, but the approaching fiscal cliff is on the minds of the district's financial expert. Read More

Bloomington almost done with recycling cart delivery

Bloomington is about two-thirds of the way through delivery of the new recycling carts. Read More

Unit 5 reports first quarter 'in the black'

The Unit 5 school board will hear its first quarter budget update tonight. Read More

Bloomington council says 'no' to levy increase

The Bloomington City Council is not willing to increase its tax levy while times remain tough for taxpayers. Read More

Farmland one of the best investments out there

There is a shortage of sellers when it comes to farmland, and the law of supply and demand continues to push farmland values higher. Read More